European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said he would restore tariff-free access if the EU sees ‘substantial improvement’ in Cambodia’s human rights record. — Reuters pic
Trade commissioner Phil Hogan stressed that while Brussels stands by Cambodia in battling the coronavirus, “Our continued support does not diminish the urgent need for Cambodia to respect human rights and labour rights.” Now, Cambodia has lost its access to the EU’s “Everything But Arms” trade arrangement for least developed countries, which will hit typical exports such as garments, footwear and travel goods.
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